What is Triangulation and Why Is It Unhealthy for Your Relationships?
There’s a subtle—and sometimes sinister—pattern that can quietly corrode your relationships from the inside out. It doesn’t announce itself with sirens or flashing lights. It’s sneakier than that. It wears the mask of concern, venting, or even support. But underneath? It can be drama-fueled dysfunction. It’s called triangulation, and chances are, it’s happened in your…
Divorce Is Not Always Bad for Kids
Why ending an unhealthy marriage can sometimes serve children better than staying together Rethinking “Staying for the Kids” Ask any parent who is tiptoeing around the D‑word, and the first anxious thought tends to be the same: Is divorce bad for children? That question dominates Google searches because American culture still treats marriage as an…
Why Play Is So Important in Relationships
When I introduce myself as a Chicago Therapist, most people picture worksheets and weighted blankets. Yet the secret sauce I slip into nearly every session is play. The quickest antidote to relationship anxiety and the most dependable spark for long‑term connection is cultivating playfulness in relationships. And no, that prescription isn’t just for kids—mounting…
Why You Should Stop Searching for a Partner to Make You Happy
Let’s just get this out of the way: if your idea of a perfect relationship is someone swooping in to complete you like the final piece in a jigsaw puzzle, I have good news and bad news. The good news? You’re not alone. The bad news? You’re also wrong. As an individual therapist and relationship…
Love Bombing: What You Should Know
Ah, yes, love bombing, a term that sounds like a steamy R&B single but is actually a toxic relationship tactic that can leave you more emotionally scrambled than an egg on an Avondale brunch plate. Let’s break it down in plain terms, because you deserve better than dating someone who confuses affection with psychological warfare….